Subscription Requirements for Custom zzTakeoff Scripts

I am currently working with a potential client who is using zzTakeoff, and I want to make them aware that there may be additional subscription costs if I develop a custom package for them using the Development area.

As an example, I have created a beta app where the user selects a roof plane and runs a script. The script allows them to select from pre-installed roofing profiles, then automatically draws over the measured area to generate a roofing sheet cut list, as shown below.

I know there has been discussion around introducing a new subscription model for more intensive scripts and custom development.

Could one of the developers please confirm whether something like this would fall within the new subscription bracket, and whether there would be any additional licensing or subscription costs for the client?

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Todd Kaberline zzTakeoff7d 14h

Hi Brendon,

Currently unless the server use spikes with all of our users accessing the MCP, we have no intention of an additional subscription price or tier. But with that said, if you create a plugin and share it with your customers, they would not even need the MCP or developer section. I hope that help answer your question and I am excited to see what you and everyone is building. If you need a better explanationcall us and we will do our best for you!

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Jeff Brasfield 6d 6h

@todd How do I test my plugins and scripts on my own live data? It seems I can only run them and let them show in the takeoff bar, for example, if I'm in the sandbox. I remember something from the developers webinar that I had to be on the ultimate package, but I don't know how to get them to work with the live server.

Todd Kaberline zzTakeoff4d 17h

Hi Jeff,

Currently you can move lists, templates and projects from the live server to the sandbox for developing and testing. (use the three dots and copy to sand box)

There will be an approval process to get them on the live server in order to protect the zz servers from any errors, extreme data usage and crashing the servers or malicious codes. The process to do this is finished, but the dev team is buttoning up security and approval process. Once it is finished then you will submit your plugin either to your live server or the plugin store. I am sure that the team at zz will let everyone know when it is ready to deploy your work. There is no ultimate package at this time either, we are hoping to keep the current price the same unless the server costs spike, then we will possibly need to have a separate fee for that.

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